Mr Seago works as a taxidermist in the southern Alabama town of Samson. He lives on a 100-acre property which abounds with wildlife including deer and raccoons.

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The animal was killed only a few metres away from Seago's front door

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Wild pigs such as the one shot by Mr Seago (above) can weigh up to 380kg - they reproduce quickly, have no natural predators and can adapt to survive in any environment

He told local media that his encounter with the boar - known locally as a hog - began one morning last week when his daughter began screaming.